Daniel O'Malley

Daniel O'Malley is an Australian novelist known for his inventive, entertaining blend of urban fantasy, spy fiction and bureaucratic comedy. His novel Stiletto is the sequel to The Rook, which introduced the Checquy, a secret British government agency staffed by people with supernatural powers who protect the country from paranormal threats. Stiletto continues to explore this delightfully original world where espionage meets the supernatural and office politics take on an entirely new dimension when your colleagues have superhuman abilities. O'Malley's writing is characterised by its inventiveness, its wit and its ability to combine genuine suspense with laugh-out-loud comedy. His world-building is remarkably detailed, creating a supernatural bureaucracy that feels both fantastical and eerily plausible. O'Malley works for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, and his understanding of bureaucratic systems adds a distinctive flavour to his fiction. His novels appeal to readers who enjoy urban fantasy that doesn't take itself too seriously while still delivering compelling plots and memorable characters. The audiobook editions bring his uniquely entertaining blend of fantasy, spy fiction and comedy to listeners who appreciate genre fiction with wit and originality.